ohh... Aperture is (f/*)...
the ISO 80 /100 and so on... << this how to use?
my compact camera, when i capture something.. the infront of the (f/*) have a number.. wat is that number mean?

The smaller the X (F/X) or the F-number, the bigger the aperture, thus greater photons will strike the CCD and the image will be brighter. The value of the ISO the higher, the brigher the exposure will be. ISO refers to the sensitivity.

Thanks for reading my amateur explanation.

ISO refers to the sensitivity of the image sensor. It works just like your eyes but in a digital way. In the dark ISO is put to a higher number so that the sensor will be more sensitive to the available light.

For f/*, let's say f/2.8, it is a wide aperture therefore more light enters the lens. Another example is f/11 which is a tiny aperture. This will minimize the amount of light entering the lens.

These, you will learn when you move up to the prosumer or DSLR category where this knowledge is vital to produce stunning images.

I hope I've helped.

i used to think about getting sony alpha 200 cause it is a beginner's camera, but mr viking say its not too good. lol... So i changed to nikon or canon

no no... i mean like the photo above..
8 F3.5

F3.5 is the aperture that light enters into lens..
how about the "8" ?

Hmm.. I'm not sure about this. It couldn't be the exposure time.

im interested to buy lumix lx3,any comment?

Go ahead! LX3 is a very good camera for everything among the prosumer cameras except long range photo. Check out the LX3 user forum for more info.

i'm planning to buy a new digital camera....i heard that canon is good but i dont know which one to buy...any other brand is better than it?any recomandation? my budget is <RM1000...

i would recommend A1000IS ... the diff between A1000IS n A2000IS is the optical zoom and LCD size....other than that , its almost same .... but price diff Rm150+ for that

A1000IS is nice to hold compare with A2000IS which is kind of slim ... E1 ? look kindda cute , so i dun like it

bros,

between canon 450d, 1000 and sony alpha 300, which one is better? thanks ..

ok thanks for your comment/review

didn't like E1 cause it's cute?

what about E1 specifications compared to A1000IS?

thx bro

Oh. What he said is true - other than the hard to find Minolta or Carl Zeiss lenses the Sony has only made average lenses which are totally uncomparable with the Canon's L lineup which is FAR more superior than the Alpha lineup.



Should be shutter speed. Usually it is measured in 1/3 stops. In your case the shutter should be 1/8 secs.

The 1000d undoubtedly, it is cheaper than the other two and does very well compared to them.

Also if compared to the Alpha when you wanna upgrade lenses the Canon will give you headache of which one to use while the Alpha will give you headache of no better lens to upgrade to other than the expensive Carl Zeiss or the rare Minolta lenses.

E1 spec is the same as A1000IS

wat i meant is , it is too childish ... not suitable for guys ...

somemore the price is expensive than A1000IS

how is the price of lens for canon, sony DSLR? which one worth to get?

Guys, I'm struggling between canon 40d or nikon d90. 40d is around rm3200 with kit lens (18-55mm) while d90 is around rm4200 with 18-105mm lens. D90 is newer technology and with HD video recording + better lens, I wonder if RM1000 extra is worth it or not?

hi, all lyn sifu, i m confuse now,
i think to buy 2nd hand canon 1000d or 450d.
but 2nd hand price all is over my budget,
new 1000d rm1860 can get but 2nd rm1650 ,
if i wan to buy 2nd hand 1000d i juz add rm200 can get new,
2nd hand is stil consider exp ,
450d i not sure, 400d is around rm1500...
400d and 1000d , 400d better or 1000d ?

Damn well worth it. If you don't need the video recording then get the 40D.

400D is outdated. 450D is spending extra on a body you'll change later on.

In my opinion I'll take the 1000d (new).

bros, i have a friend who is interested in getting a begginer slr, nikon d40, 2nd hand. any idea how much he can get for that 2nd hand camera?


thanks in advance

This post has been edited by wzseow: Feb 20 2009, 10:02 AM